India News / Press Releases on January 2, 2008

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Broad-based national reconciliation should include Suu Kyi: India tells Myanmar
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday stressed on the need for greater urgency in bringing about political reforms and national reconciliation in Myanmar, and added that it should be broad based which should include all sections of the society, including Aung San Suu Kyi. ANI

Centre plans to build a 50 MW solar power plant in XI Five-Year Plan
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has launched a new scheme for installation of Megawatt Capacity Grid Interactive Solar Power Plants that will include setting up of a solar power plant of 50 Mega Watt in the 11th Five-Year Plan period. ANI

Indian community in Kenya not facing ire, says Anand Sharma
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma today said that the Indian community in Kenya is not being targeted in particular. ANI

Christians protest against killings, burning of churches in Orissa
A large number of Christians on Wednesday staged a demonstration here against the recent killings and burning of churches in Kandhamal district of Orissa. ANI

Kite festival, unites all communities in Gujarat
Uttarayan, the famous kite festival of Gujarat that turns the sky full of colourful kites in Ahmedabad, also serves as chord of communal harmony in Gujarat. ANI

One killed, six injured in Maoists attack on a police outpost near Jharkhand-Orissa border
At least one policeman was killed and six others were injured after Maoists attacked a police outpost at Bansjor in the Simdega district of Jharkhand on Wednesday. ANI

Chandra Shekhars son wins Ballia Lok Sabha by-polls
Son of late former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, Neeraj Shekhar has won the prestigious Ballia Lok Sabha seat on a Samajwadi Party ticket. ANI

Modi urges Prime Minister to assist violence-hit expats in Kenya
Expressing concern over attacks on Gujarati expatriates after presidential elections result was declared in Kenya, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging him to ensure their safety in that country. ANI

Patil reviews situation in violence-hit Kandhamal, minorities demand protection
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today reviewed the situation in the violence-hit areas of Kandhamal district in Orissa. ANI

Myanmar Foreign Minister meets Pranab Mukherjee
Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win met his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee here on Wednesday. ANI

Chitra Sante, or Art Fair, draws 100,000 art lovers in Bangalore
Art lovers in Bangalore had a great fun on the weekend when over 3,000 artists from across Andhra Pradesh converged here to participate in the Chitra Sante, a popular art fair that is held here on the last Sunday of the year. ANI

Cold wave continues in North India
At least 10 more lives have been claimed by a cold wave gripping North India. ANI

Suspected Maoists gun down CPI-M leader in West Bengal
A CPI-M leader was gunned down by a gang of ten suspected Maoists at Besra village in West Bengals Purulia District late on Tuesday night. ANI

Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win meets PM
Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Wednesday. ANI

Pilgrims throng Vaishno Devi shrine on New Year
Pilgrims thronged the famous Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir to seek divine blessings on New Year. ANI

Red alert in Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve during the festive season
Forest officials have started a special vigil in the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve to protect animals from being poached during the festival season at Uttarakhand. ANI

Two girls molested by 70-80 men on New Year in Mumbai
In a shocking incident two women were molested by the mob of 70-80 men at Mumbais Juhu area in the early hours on New year day. ANI

Supporters perform prayer for Sonias speedy recovery
Supporters of Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi performed prayer in the premises of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday for her speedy recovery. ANI

Counting begins for Ballia, Bikramganj, and Balagarh by-polls
Counting of votes for the three Lok Sabha seats - Ballia in Uttar Pradesh, Bikramganj in Bihar and Balagarh in West Bengal have begun this morning, amidst tight security. ANI

PM to meet Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will meet Myanmar Foreign Minister U Nyan Win here today to explore ways for further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.Later, Win will meet his Indian counterpart External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee to hold talks on wide range of issues, particularly in trade and energy fields. ANI

Shivraj Patil to visit riot-hit Orissa district
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil will visit Orissa today to take stock of the situation arising out of recent attacks on the Christian community and its institutions. ANI

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Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10815
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10760
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19635

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19200
Sovereign: Rs. 8900
Standard gold: Rs. 10760

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 10470
Silver: Rs. 18900

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19710
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10690
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9910

Bullion Rates on January 2, 2008 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.43 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.34 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 57.76 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 35.38 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of January 2008

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.

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